eli@lf-server-2.BBN.COM (Steve Elias) (12/11/87)
In article <3070@sequent.UUCP> dougs@sequent.UUCP (Doug Schwartz) writes: )In article <343@morningdew.BBN.COM>, eli@lf-server-2.BBN.COM (Steve Elias) writes: )) In article <3063@sequent.UUCP> dougs@sequent.UUCP (Doug Schwartz) writes: )) >Then I suppose my wife is correct (as well as the oft-terrified )) >co-workers) that I too am a maniac, since I have been known to )) >take corners at the posted speed + 20 mph. Although my el-sluggo )) >Mercury Topaz is certainly no RX-7, I feel that if I am not in a )) >four-wheel drift, then I am not exceeding my abilities. )) )) i hope you're not holding your breath for that mensa )) membership to come through... )) )) keep driving like that around Boston, and you'll soon )) meet someone doing the same thing, hugging the corner, )) but in the other direction. bye bye. > >I'm not sure what your point is, since I do all of my driving >here in Oregon. my point is that you drive like a bonehead, based on your own "drift" statement. get it? >Perhaps a clarification of the posting might set you straight >(and allow me to retain my Mensa membership): >Driving at the posted speed + 20 mph on a nice, clean, open stretch >of (preferably) curvy road is not insane, stupid, dangerous or >reckless--IF YOU KNOW HOW TO DRIVE!!! >Get it? it's not all that tough to get. your clarification does say something rather different than your original, however. i contend that you ARE exceeding your abilities, and those of your vehicle, by driving on the edge, as your original posting states you do. obviously, your abilities are lacking, if you feel safe doing this. >If someone tells me that I am driving too fast, I remind them >that although they may not feel comfortable, I haven't wrecked >a car in years ;-) good luck.